Description

Twin Cities Retrouvaille is a Christian peer ministry that, with the help of God, teaches communication skills and offers a support community to couples experiencing pain and disappointment in their marriage relationships.

The Finance Coordinator Couple handles donations, pays bills, and reports on the organization’s financial position.

 The Finance Coordinator Couple are members of the Twin Cities Retrouvaille (TCR) Board.

 As an officer of the corporation, the Finance Couple has the authority to sign contracts, along with the Community Coordinators.

The Essential Functions of the Position

• Record all donations from cash, checks, credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo. Deposit currency in the US Bank account. It is helpful (and enjoyable) to be a part of the post-weekend wrap-up on Sunday afternoon where the donations are counted.

§    Send a standard IRS donation letter to couples after the weekend.

§   Record expenses using a financial form that includes a copy of receipts. Board members and others may submit their own financial forms  requesting reimbursement for expenses. Bills and receipts are scanned and become part of the QuickBooks database.

§  Maintain originals of the financial forms and receipts in monthly file folders.

§  Provide a monthly report to the board. Once the finances are entered in the computer, a set of preselected board reports is printed from QuickBooks without need for additional input.

§ Submit an annual 990-EZ report to the IRS online. QuickBooks contains a set of reports for each line of the form. (May 15 deadline)

§ Submit an Annual Charitable Report to the state of Minnesota. QuickBooks contains reports for each line of the form. (July 15 deadline)

Experience and Qualifications

§  Computer experience.  Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office 365, MS Teams a plus.

• amiliar with or willing to learn QuickBooks. QuickBooks is well-designed and easy to learn. Training will be provided so you will feel comfortable with the software. Short videos that review each task will be available on the computer.

§ Time required: Once the system is familiar, compiling a monthly report to the board will require 3-5 hours. This will be longer initially, and it can be shortened by updating payments and donations throughout the month, so the information is already in the computer. With time spent at board meetings, depositing donations, sending donation letters, etc., a minimum of 10 hours a month is required.

§ Training will be provided to walk with you through the IRS and state reporting forms when it comes to file these.

§ A dedicated computer is provided.  

§ A scanner/printer is essential. Laser printing is the most economical, and you will be doing a fair amount of printing. TCR will provide supplies, and can provide the printer/scanner if needed.

Experience and Qualifications

• Computer experience.  Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office 354, MS Teams a plus.

• Leadership and communication skills.

• Passion for helping couples heal their marriage.

• Energy and enthusiasm.

Monthly time commitment:  

Routine time commitment 1-2 hours per week and 2 hours to attend monthly board meetings currently held 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7pm - 9pm, held virtually on MS Teams.

CORE Coordinators encouraged, but not required, to attend the annual International Council Meeting (ICM), North Central Regional Gathering (NCRG), and Formation or Marriage Enrichment.  Cost to attend is paid by TCR.